The Straits Times: Punggol waterway wins global award
The Straits Times reported that the My Waterway@Punggol was awarded the top honour at the International Water Association’s (IWA) biennial Project Innovation Awards. This is the first time an Asian project has clinched this award, and this is because of its employment of eco-friendly practices, like reusing excavated earth and using natural and recycled materials … Read more
TODAY: AVA introduces new veggie home growing kit
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority has introduced stackable veggie kits for apartment veggie farming. Known as the veggie pipe, this is part of a “Cool Ideas for Better HDB Living” initiative. TODAY reports. AVA introduces new veggie home growing kit SINGAPORE – Singaporeans now have more ways to grow their own vegetables. The Agri-Food and … Read more
The Straits Times: Crowns of green for more flats, carparks
The Straits Times reported that 14 carparks and 17 residential blocks in older estates now have green roofs. More are being planned for the next five years. Crowns of green for more flats, carparks Another 9ha of such gardens being planned for next 5 years The greening of the tops of multi-storey carparks and public housing blocks has … Read more
Singapore to have first-of-its-kind test-bed of total energy solutions
Panasonic last week announced its collaboration with the Housing & Development Board (HDB), Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to testbed its energy creation, storage and saving solutions at 10 flats in Punggol Eco Town. As part of this initiative that runs between this year and 2013, Panasonic will install 15 … Read more
The Straits Times: HDB in big solar energy drive
The Straits Times reported that the Housing Development Board (HDB) has launched a $31m solar panel scheme test-bedding its capabilities in 30 precincts. The story below. HDB in big solar energy drive Green energy in public housing is getting a boost, as the Housing Board wants to double the current capacity by launching its largest-ever single … Read more
ST:HDB blocks to harness power from the sun
The Straits Times yesterday reported that solar panels will be installed in HDB blocks in Jurong, Aljunied, Telok Blangah, Bishan, Ang Mo Kio and Jalan Besar to help power all common area services. This is the second phase of the Solar Capability Building Programme. HDB blocks to harness power from the sun Solar panels will … Read more
